A Monastery Reborn – The Abbey of Saint Bernard de Clairvaux, Miami
Tucked amid the palm-lined streets of North Miami Beach lies one of the most unexpected sacred treasures in the Americas — the Ancient Spanish Monastery of Saint Bernard de Clairvaux.
The Sword of Jacques de Molay – A Blade of Loyalty and Martyrdom
Among the many relics shrouded in Templar legend, few carry the gravity of the ceremonial sword believed to have belonged to Jacques de Molay, the 23rd and final Grand Master of the Knights Templar.
The Battle of Hattin (1187): The Templars’ Greatest Defeat and the Turning Point of the Crusades
The Battle of Hattin, fought on July 4, 1187, was one of the most significant—and devastating—engagements involving the Knights Templar during the Crusades.
The Convent of Christ – Fortress of the Knights Templar and Portal of Mystery
Rising from the heart of Portugal, the Convent of Christ in Tomar stands as one of the greatest legacies of the Knights Templar—a structure steeped in mystery, faith and legend.
The Knights Templar of Portugal: Legacy, Mystery, and Modern Revival
The story of the Knights Templar is woven into the very fabric of Portuguese history. From their legendary rise during the medieval Crusades to their quiet survival through centuries of political upheaval, the Templars left an indelible mark on the soul of Portugal.